Frank Speziale
Aug 24, 2025
Frank Speziale, 89, well-known photographer, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, August 24, 2025.
Frank was born a son of the late Angelo and Domenica (Berte) Speziale on July 26, 1936 in Canneto- Lipari, Province of Messina, Sicily, Italy. Almost 20 years after his birth, Frank decided to immigrate to the United States. Booked to sail on the Andrea...
Stanford S. "Stan" Pelosi, Jr., PhD
Aug 22, 2025
Stanford S. “Stan” Pelosi, Jr, 86, of Norwich, NY and Palm Beach Gardens, FL, died peaceful at his residence with family by his side on Friday, August 22, 2025.
Funeral arrangments are currently pending with the Wilson Funeral Home and will be published when they become available.
Mary F. Niles
Aug 6, 2025
Mary F. Niles, 91, passed away after an extended illness on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Niles was born on May 3, 1934. She was predeceased by her husband, James (Jim) Niles who she married on April 12, 1969 at St. Bartholomew’s Church. She was the daughter of Onofrio and Mary (Caezza) D’Ambra and sister of...
Mary L. Gantt
Aug 2, 2025
Mary Lourdes Gantt, age 73, passed away peacefully on the morning of August 2, 2025, in Cooperstown, NY, with her daughter by her side. In her final days, she was surrounded by love through frequent visits from her grandchildren and her brother. Mary’s passing marks the close of a life defined by resilience, hope, generosity, strength, and an unshakable devotion...
Emily Grodecki
Jul 31, 2025
Emily Grodecki, 86, of Norwich, died on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at Binghamton General Hospital. Emily was born on January 17, 1939.
She enjoyed a long life with her children and grandchildren always nearby. Emily spent time working at a local bank, at The Place, and volunteering wherever she could. She was an avid lover of crossword puzzles, and enjoyed inspiring...
John B. Cuneo, Jr.
Jul 31, 2025
John B. Cuneo, Jr., 93, of Norwich, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at the New York State Veterans’ Home in Oxford, NY.
Born in Brooklyn, NY on December 25, 1931, John was the son of the late John Sr. and Josephine (Nicotra) Cuneo. He served honorably in the United States Army from 1952-1954. John then became a union representative...
Lawrence W. Blackman
Jul 30, 2025
Lawrence W. “Larry” Blackman, 81, died at SUNY Upstate on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 following a brief illness.
Born on August 11, 1943, in Norwich, Larry was a son of the late Frederick and Bertha (Manwarren) Blackman. He grew up in Preston and graduated from Norwich High School in 1962. From 1965-1967, Larry served in the U.S. Army until his honorable...
Barbara A. Brown
Jul 24, 2025
Barbara A. “Barb” Brown, 89, a resident of Norwich, died on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at UHS Wilson Medical Center.
Barb was born on June 9, 1936, in Norwich, a daughter of the late Leroy and Grace (Doing) Meade. She was a graduate of Norwich High School with the Class of 1954. For many years, Barb worked in the account payable...
Tammy L. Rumsey
Jul 10, 2025
Tammy Lynn Rumsey, 63, of Norwich, died on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born on April 6, 1962 in Norwich, Tammy was a daughter of the late Ronald and Barbara (Meade) Brown. She was a graduate of Norwich High School before attending college. Tammy worked for Rite Aid drug stores in the packaging department and for Wal-Mart...
Brian S. Lee
Jul 6, 2025
Brian Sanford Lee, 33, of Philadelphia, PA, died on Sunday, July 6, 2025 at Chenango Lake, South New Berlin, NY following an undiagnosed genetic heart condition.
Born on April 27, 1992, in Colorado Springs, CO, Brian was a son of Sanford E. “ Pete” and Lynn (Larivee) Lee. Brian attended the Bijou School in Colorado Springs, and continued at St. John’s...
David W. Funk
Jul 4, 2025
David W. "Dave" Funk, 83, well-known coach and teacher in Norwich, died on Friday, July 4, 2025 at SUNY Upstate Hospital in Syracuse, NY.
Born on April 20, 1942, in Norwich, Dave was a son of the late Willard and Mary (Maynard) Funk. He graduated from Sherburne High School in 1960 and then attended Colgate University where he was a member...
Brian K. Conkling
Jul 3, 2025
Brian K. Conkling, 64, of Norwich, died on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, NY.
Born on October 4, 1960, in Barton, NY, Brian was a son of Donald Eugene and Dawn Marie (Rumpff) Conkling. He grew up in Athens, PA and attended Lockhaven College for baseball. In Pennsylvania, Brian worked for Whipple’s Lumber and in 1983, relocated...
Daniel E. Chrisman, Sr.
Jun 23, 2025
Daniel E. Chrisman “Dan” Sr. completed his life on Monday, June 23, 2025 at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital after a short illness. The Chrisman family is very grateful to the staff at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital for the fine medical care and kindness shown to Dan during his stay.
Dan was born in Auburn, NY to George and Leola (Zirbel) Chrisman...
Elaine D. Seaman
Jun 18, 2025
Elaine D. Seaman, 86, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at the UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital, with her loving family by her side.
Born on January 30, 1939, in Norwich, Elaine was the daughter of Orville and Elma (Gibbon) Smith. She grew up in the Springvale area and attended school in South New Berlin. Following high school,...
William J. "Bill" Fisher
Jun 15, 2025
William J. “Bill” Fisher, 91, of Norwich, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at his residence with family by his side.
Bill was born on May 31, 1934, in Masonville, NY. As a child, with his family, Bill relocated to Norwich. He was a 1953 graduate of Norwich High School. On April 12, 1958, in St. Bartholomew’s Church, Bill...
Betty Phillips-Brewer
Jun 14, 2025
Betty Phillips-Brewer, 82, a lifelong Norwich resident died peacefully on Saturday, June 14, 2025.
Born on April 29, 1943, in Norwich, Betty was the only daughter of Claude and Blanche (Rickard) Phillips. She graduated from Norwich High School in 1961, and then worked at Montgomery Wards, M. H. Fishman’s, and at Nationwide Insurance. After raising her children, she found employment at...
William F. "Bill" Chrisbacher
Jun 1, 2025
William F. “Bill” Chrisbacher, 65, of Norwich, died at his residence on Sunday, June 1, 2025 following a brief illness.
Born on November 25, 1959 in Patterson, NJ, Bill was a son of the late Frank and Joan (Walker) Chrisbacher. As a child, his family relocated to the Oxford, NY area. He was a 1978 graduate of Oxford Academy. Known by...
Pasquale V. D'Abbraccio
May 31, 2025
Pasquale V. D’Abbraccio, 72, of Norwich and former owner of Pasquale’s Pizza, died on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at UHS Wilson Medical Center with family by his side.
Born on June 26, 1952, in Naples, Italy, Pasquale was a son of Salvatore and Angela (Cassella) D’Abbraccio. At the age of nine, with his parents and brother, Pasquale relocated to America where...
Henry C. "Hank" Scudder
May 26, 2025
Henry C. “Hank, Scudder, 79, a lifelong Norwich resident died in the comfort of his home with his loving family on Monday, May 26, 2025.
Born in Binghamton, NY on March 11, 1946, Hank was a son of the late Franklin and Edna (Riley) Scudder. He graduated in 1965 after attending school in Norwich and was an accomplished athlete, lettering in...
Steven P. Labor
May 24, 2025
Steven P. “Sparky” Labor, 64, of Norwich, passed away at Binghamton General Hospital on Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Born on August 30, 1960, in Norwich, Steven was a son of the late William and Jessie (Whaley) Labor. He grew up in North Norwich and graduated from Sherburne-Earlville in 1978 before attending SUNY Cortland. Sparky worked for over forty years for Procter...
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